Find out how popular the last name Adeniran is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adeniran.

Adeniran, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adeniran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeniran in America

Adeniran is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeniran surname appeared 299 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adeniran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeniran to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adeniran

The surname Adeniran is of Yoruba origin, derived from the southwestern region of Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 16th century and is believed to have its roots in the ancient city-state of Oyo, which was a prominent center of Yoruba culture and civilization.

Adeniran is a compound name, formed by the combination of two Yoruba words: "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Niran," which translates to "having a purpose" or "having a destiny." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals of noble or royal lineage, or those who were born with a specific purpose or destiny in mind.

Historical records from the Oyo Empire, which flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries, mention several notable figures bearing the name Adeniran. One such individual was Adeniran Ajagun, a renowned military leader and warrior who served under the Alafin (king) of Oyo in the 17th century. His exploits and bravery in battle are still celebrated in Yoruba folktales and oral traditions.

Another prominent figure was Adeniran Ogunmola, a skilled diplomat and advisor to the Alafin during the 18th century. He was known for his wisdom and expertise in negotiating trade agreements and resolving conflicts between the Oyo Empire and neighboring kingdoms.

In the 19th century, Adeniran Olubadan was a respected chief and landowner in the city of Ibadan, which emerged as a major center of Yoruba culture and commerce. His influence and contributions to the development of Ibadan are still recognized today.

The name Adeniran also appears in various historical documents and records from the colonial era, such as the accounts of European explorers and missionaries who visited the region. One notable example is the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba scholar and the first African Anglican bishop, who mentioned several individuals with the surname Adeniran in his works.

Throughout history, the name Adeniran has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, warriors, diplomats, scholars, and community leaders. While the specific origins and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it remains a proud part of the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeniran

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adeniran.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adeniran was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adeniran has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adeniran was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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